as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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The South China Morning Post reported that Chinese scientists are also exploring more streamlined VTOL designs for naval deployment, including drones capable of launching from warships.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Revolution Wind was expected to be Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, capable of powering more than 350,000 homes.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
The Falcon's 130-kW (174-hp) output is continuous; the motor is also capable of delivering short bursts of 220-kW (295-hp) peak power.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
The Best Labor Day Laptop Deals Here's a slick price on a capable gaming laptop that ships with a brand new Nvidia 50-series graphics card.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Revolution Wind was expected to be Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, capable of powering more than 350,000 homes.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
The Falcon's 130-kW (174-hp) output is continuous; the motor is also capable of delivering short bursts of 220-kW (295-hp) peak power.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
The Best Labor Day Laptop Deals Here's a slick price on a capable gaming laptop that ships with a brand new Nvidia 50-series graphics card.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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Questions over the midfielder being a suitable captain arose when his form dipped in the 2024-25 season.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This long-sleeve dress is suitable for multiple occasions and easy to style.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This memo defined preferential treatment as providing opportunities that disadvantages other qualified persons.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The defending world champions had already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but Thursday was a celebration of Messi’s sterling international career.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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April Sutton was one of two forensic psychologists who met with Desean Brown, 25, recently and deemed him competent to stand trial.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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In June of this year, Judge Allin found that Obiedo was competent.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Disney via Getty Images Once again, Lisa of BLACKPINK has proven herself a force at the MTV Video Music Awards despite not being able to attend the 2025 ceremony.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The bus will also include a luggage storage area with each passenger able to bring one large suitcase and one carry-on with them for free.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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